Metalworking Data

This section of the site includes a selection of engineering data that is useful when metalworking. Most of this information is readily available elsewhere, but I wanted a single place I could go to to look stuff up and I thought I might as well put it on my site. If you're working on anything absolutely critical, I would recommend double checking the data against a few other references (I recommend the Mechanical & Metal Trades Handbook as it's a lot more accessible than Machinery's Handbook). If you do notice any mistakes that need correcting, then please get in touch.

Data currently available:

Tapers

• ER Collet Dimensions
• Morse Taper Dimensions
• R8 Taper Dimensions

Materials

• Material Equivalents
• Typical Properties for Common Materials

Threads

• Thread Size Table: a table of data to help with identifying unusual threads.
• Single Point Threading In-Feed Distances

Fasteners

• Socket Head Cap & Countersunk Screws
• Button & Flange Button Head Screws
• Nuts & Washers
• Flange Nuts
• Set Screws
• Hex Socket Grub Screws

Imperial / American Stuff

• Inch/Metric Table: a lookup table for converting from imperial to metric lengths.
• Translating Nonsense: handy look-up tables for understanding American youtube videos.

I am a hobbyist metalworker and woodworker. I work as an electronic design engineer and spend most of my working days in front of a computer so I enjoy having the opportunity to use my hands and make things in my spare time. I particularly enjoy making tools as I can then use them on other projects. This website showcases some of the things I've made.

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Please do get in touch if you notice any issues on the site or can think of anything that would be a helpful addition or improvement.